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Art belongs in museum

Big budget pricey but necessary

After more than a decade of neglect and the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, America's national security is finally getting the attention it deserves. The Bush Administration's 2003 budget request, which was presented to congress earlier this month, contains the largest single increase in defense spending in 20 years. To accommodate the change, all non-defense and non-homeland security discretionary spending will essentially be pegged to inflation. National security doesn't come cheap, but as the events of Sept. 11 have shown us, it's worth every penny.

Quitting hard but worth it

Tonight I will be smoking my last cigarette, or at least that is my plan. After visiting the IU Health Center Friday for a free quitting smoking consultation, I learned just what happens to your body when you quit.

Enduring tradition

At 1606 N. Fee Lane lies the Wilcox House, home of the IU Student Foundation, where the behind-the-scenes action of IU Sing takes shape. Inside is the Steering Committee, one of the groups responsible for making sure everything is running smoothly, on schedule and on track. It's counting down the days to IU Sing, IUSF's musical extravaganza, slated to begin its two-night run tonight at 7 p.m. at the IU Auditorium. Joining acts from residence halls, off-campus housing and the greek community, the decades-old event, spawned in the days of Hoagy Carmichael, attracts more than 3,000 student participants each year.

Hectic schedule hurts Wolverines in week leading to IU game

Things were already going pretty bad for Tommy Amaker and his Michigan Wolverines. They had struggled after a 3-3 start in the conference, but after a tough loss to Illinois and a victory over Penn State last week, the Wolverines seemed to be getting things together. That changed this week. The strain of four games in seven days caught up to Michigan (10-13, 5-7 Big Ten), who dropped an overtime game at Colorado State Monday before getting whipped at Purdue Wednesday, 79-43.

Long hours, hard work will pay off

After countless hours of practice and preparation, excited contestants for this year's IU Sing will finally see all of their hard work come together this weekend. Very few students can say they've been in the spotlight on the stage of the IU Auditorium, and all IU Sing participants agree it is an exhilarating experience -- one that will be treasured among the memories of their college careers.

Severe accident injures one

Traffic crawled to a stop on Third Street just after 1 p.m. Thursday, as IU police hurried to remove remnants of a severe accident between a mo-ped and an SUV. Alva Pelfree, 59, was hurt in the accident but is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery, said Lisa Aldridge, Bloomington Hospital patient care director.

Tournament title an attainable goal for IU

Last weekend, the Hoosiers (18-4-2, 6-2-2 GMHL) lost the GMHL regular season championship with a 5-4 loss to Miami University (Ohio).

Battle of ranked teams kicks off weekend

The Hoosiers head to the coast again this weekend, but this time they will be heading east. IU (2-6, 0-1) participates in the Princeton Invite Saturday and Sunday.

Trip south should be demanding

After a gritty 4-3 loss to Vanderbilt, the situation for the IU men's tennis team doesn't get any easier.

Iowa trip provides big-time feel

The Hoosiers travel to Iowa City Sunday in search of their first victory over Iowa in the last 12 meetings. IU's last victory at Iowa came in 1967. This will be a homecoming for head coach Duane Goldman, who was an All-American wrestler at Iowa from 1983-86. The No. 2 Hawkeyes (14-3, 4-1) are coming off victories over Penn State and Wisconsin and won five of their last six matches. Their lone Big Ten loss was to No. 1 Minnesota. Goldman knows that it will be a tough place to compete in.

And the winner is: Just about anybody

The Big Ten couldn't get any more out of whack. IU, Ohio State, Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin all have a legitimate chance to win the conference and are all separated by two games or less. Northwestern and Michigan State are both just three games back.

Assistants accustomed to taking the blame

Football coach Gerry DiNardo made his first public mistake Wednesday. It wasn't the type of mistake that cost IU a victory. It won't hurt recruiting. It probably won't damage his reputation.

Personality wins over coach, team

Women's basketball coach Kathi Bennett saw point guard Heather Cassady as a not-so-confident sophomore in a tournament in Bloomington two years ago.

IU to battle Big Ten's best

When asked this week whom they consider the league's most valuable player, Big Ten women's basketball coaches couldn't help but mention Minnesota point guard Lindsay Whalen. The sophomore averages 22.7 points, 6.7 assists and 2.6 steals a game, propelling the No. 15 Golden Gophers to only their fourth winning season in 20 years.

IUPD Blotter

The IUPD reported the following activity: Feb. 12 • A female student reported an indecent exposure in the area of Fourth and Dunn streets. The suspect is described as a 25-year-old white male of medium build with brown hair and goatee and wearing a dark sweatshirt, baseball cap and possibly blue jeans.

Around The Campus

Students, faculty to be honored at Founders Day The University will honor outstanding faculty and students March 3 at the annual Founders Day ceremony. The program will begin at 1 p.m. in Assembly Hall.

Visas evaluated

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 have caused many outside forces to call for increased scrutiny of foreign students in the United States on student visas. The Immigration and Naturalization Service has played a pivotal part in the monitoring of international students, including efforts that have extended to the IU campus this year.

Job market tightens; no need to panic

With the birth of the current recession last March, students graduating this spring have been left fearful about the current job market -- as they should be. But Dr. Randall Powell, assistant dean and director of placement for the Kelley School of Business, said those without job offers have no need to panic. Not yet at least.

Letter\'s to the editor

Recruiting students is for diversity Columnist Vincent Carr poses a lot of questions about the term minority ("The meaning of minority," Jan. 30). I have no answers for most of his questions, but I would like to correct two misunderstandings.